Lea Trade Finance has raised US$3 million

Lea Trade Finance has raised US$3 million from French PE fund 123Venture to accelerate its international development.

Lea Trade Finance, a subsidiary of Lea Group, is a European financial specialist that helps SMBs/SMEs to manage their supply chain by securing export sales and supplies. Lea Trade Finance covers the financing process, from asset financing (renting and leasing) and trade financing (consumer and durable goods), to guaranty, debt collection, and credit score recovery services.

Lea Group is specialized in the acquisition of professional goods which aim at offering operational lease on vehicles, equipment and services to its customers.

Oaklins’ team in France advised Lea Trade Finance on its fundraising.

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Funding, debt advisory & ECM

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Véronique Roth

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Paris, France
Oaklins France

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Eric Félix-Faure

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Paris, France
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